Subtract 14/27 from 84/49
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 14/27
84/49 - 14/27 is 226/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
84/49 = 84 × 27/49 × 27 = 2268/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
14/27 = 14 × 49/27 × 49 = 686/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1323 - 686/1323 = 2268 - 686/1323 = 1582/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 226/189
- In mixed form: 137/189
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